my comp has crashed and wont start up, i want to know what key words to use, "boot cd"? "install cd"? any additional help is welcome. EDUCATED answers only please!
2006-12-08 18:27:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
I am not sure what you are asking??? Your computer will not work/boot and you need key words? First of all you must get into your computers CMOS to have it detect the CD-ROM and not knowing what kind of computer you have makes it impossible for me to tell you what hot key to push during start up so you can get into the CMOS. You must give us more information about your computer. However, if you push the F8 key during start up you will get into Windows XP boot window and the you can select Windows safe mode which allows you to by-pass all drivers and should finish your computers boot process. Other than that there is not much else I can tell you without more information on your computer and its make.
2006-12-08 18:41:30 · answer #1 · answered by Shellback 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Restore CD is the most common for Windows, but you can try boot CD or bootable CD as well.
You're computer should have come with a CD to use in such a situation. That will be the easiest and best option. If you don't have that or lost it, you can try contacting the producer of your computer for a CD. Depending on the age of your computer they should have one that they can send you to get your computer running and installed exactly as it was when you bought it.
2006-12-09 02:45:08 · answer #2 · answered by N_lien 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many Linux live cds available .
With these live cds you neednt have to install , straightaway boot from your CD . You can also backup your data if you have these live cds.
Google for : List of live cd.
Check for Slax Live cd . Its good especially when computer crashes and it can read NTFS (Windows ) partitions
2006-12-09 02:41:59 · answer #3 · answered by Arun S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are different names for it, but as long as you say something to the point of recovery disc, boot disc, restore cd, I'm sure whoever you're talking to will know what you're talking about.
2006-12-09 02:36:43 · answer #4 · answered by Kory 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
boot cd of course.
2006-12-09 02:33:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
type in drive :
winsetup:
wininstall:
2006-12-09 02:38:50 · answer #6 · answered by MASQUE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋